Seems like everywhere I turn these days, people are talking about Pumpkin Spice Lattes. Tis the season. People are drinking their Pumpkin Spice Lattes and proudly announcing it to the world. I’ve even seen people throwing around the acronym, PSL, to describe the country’s current favorite barista-prepared beverage. Come on people! It took me about a year to learn that LOL meant Laugh out loud and not Lots of Laughs, which I somehow got stuck in my head. And I never would have figured out that FTW meant For the Win, if I hadn’t asked someone to explain. Heck, even once I knew that it meant For the Win, I still didn’t exactly understand in what context I was supposed to use it. What does For the Win even mean?? I can’t keep up.
As a teen, I remember mercilessly laughing at my mom who’d recounted her story of going into the music store in search of the INXS cassette on my Christmas list and asking the clerk where she could find the Inks cassettes. Wow, I really dated myself with that last statement, didn’t I?? INXS, cassette tapes, and people actually purchasing music in non-digital form. I still have that cassette. If only I could find a functional walkman to play it in.
Oh, but I am quickly becoming that hopelessly clueless mom. My children will surely be laughing at me by the time they reach second grade, when I’ll be rocking out to Green Day on the oldies station. Lots of Laughs! Somebody slap me upside the head if I ever throw on a pair of mom jeans.
Anyway, back to those PSLs. The talk is contagious. I’ve found myself drooling over the thought of a Pumpkin Spice Latte. I’m a Peppermint Mocha kind of gal, but I’m pretty sure that if I were standing in front of a Starbucks barista, I’d involuntarily order a Pumpkin Spice Latte. But, I wasn’t standing in front of a barista this morning. I was at the grocery store. And as I passed the prominently displayed racks of canned pumpkin, I couldn’t help but grab a few.
Canned pumpkin is a product I can stand behind. I’m a big proponent of avoiding unnecessary preservatives, thickeners, stabilizers, and flavor enhancers often found in processed foods. And if it means doing things the long way, I’m ok with that. But, canned pumpkin is a major time and mess saver which doesn’t come with any undesirable extras. The only ingredient is pumpkin; pure and simple. So, go ahead and feel good about using canned pumpkin. By all means, if you’ve got a fresh pumpkin and a bit of extra time, feel free to use that too.
These little parfaits are a quick and delicious solution to a spiced pumpkin craving. They’re made simply with lightly sweetened, spiced pumpkin, layered with fresh whipped cream and crushed gingersnap cookies. Pumpkin Gingersnap Parfaits…FTW!
Pumpkin Gingersnap Parfaits
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can Pure Pumpkin
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp Ginger
- 1/8 tsp Nutmeg
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 Tbsp Sugar
- 12 Gingersnap Cookies
Directions
Crush 8 of the gingersnap cookies. Beat together the pumpkin, cream cheese, brown sugar, and spices until evenly combined. In a separate bowl, beat together the heavy cream and sugar until thickened.
To assemble the parfaits, divide half of the pumpkin mixture into four cups. Sprinkle half of the gingersnap crumbs over the pumpkin. Spoon about half of the whipped cream over the gingersnaps in the four cups. Sprinkle with the remaining gingersnap crumbs. Spoon the remaining pumpkin over the gingersnap crumbs. Top with the remaining whipped cream. Garnish each parfait with a gingersnap cookie.
Serves 4
I am so glad I found your blog though Tag Surfer! Your writing is entertaining and I am a pumpkin freak (I have several recipes on my baking blog for pumpkin)! Beautiful photos, delicious sound recipe…I think I will be a regular follower!
By: Geni - Sweet and Crumby on October 1, 2010
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Hi Geni! Nice to meet you! Thanks for the comments!
By: amydeline on October 1, 2010
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I have never heard the acronym PSL, but I love it! I do love me a good PSL. Your parfaits look delicious.
By: fooddreamer on October 1, 2010
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That looks great. I love the recipe.
By: Joy on October 1, 2010
at 3:32 pm
Oh wow! I could do with a cup of that parfait they look so delicious!
By: Jeannie on October 1, 2010
at 9:52 pm
Your recipe sounds AMAZING! And I can relate to being a tad clueless about acronyms…I’ve resorted to consulting the Urban Dictionary to demystify a few
By: Kristina on October 2, 2010
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I love anything pumpkin flavored and now that it’s officially October, I might just be going crazy with it! Yummy
By: foodies at home on October 2, 2010
at 11:44 am
ummmm, yummy!!! What perfect parfaits! I haven’t ever had one with pumpkin before, but I think I will have to try it now!
By: RavieNomNoms on October 2, 2010
at 4:31 pm
This looks delicious. I’m going to have to try to make these!
By: theveggie on October 3, 2010
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Congrats on the top 9!
By: Debby on October 3, 2010
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Thank you so much!
By: amydeline on October 3, 2010
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Oh my god, that looks absolutely amazing. I really, really want one NOW. Will definitely have to try, thanks!
By: Emily @ Foodie/Nutritionist on October 3, 2010
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lovely cookies! and that parfait! amazing!
By: jana on October 4, 2010
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My friend brought these over last night…she found your recipe on Foodbuzz…we LOVED this. SO good!!!
By: Aggie on October 23, 2010
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Glad you liked them! Thanks so much for your comment!
By: amydeline on October 24, 2010
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These look wonderful. Found the recipe via Aggies Kitchen. BTW, I heard yesterday that Sony is about to stop producing Walkmans.
Makes me feel old too.
By: Susan on October 27, 2010
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OK – so I found this a year later but man, do these look good! (And I totally remembering rocking out to my INXS tape in my boom box
By: Deanna Segrave-Daly (@tspbasil) on October 11, 2011
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I will be making these for my roommates and I! What a great way to dive into delicious fall treats!
Also, I love the font that you use for your blog post titles; what’s the name of it?
By: Sarah on October 13, 2011
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absolutely want to try this recipe!!!
however, i am not a fan of cream cheese….. would there be an adequate substitute? the rest of it sounds DELISH!
By: mpotter on October 18, 2011
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Hi there!
I think you can definitely get by without the cream cheese. Try substituting some marscarpone cheese or even some lightly sweetened whipped cream, just to lighten up the pumpkin and give it a touch of creaminess. Or skip the cream cheese completely and adjust the sweetness of the pumpkin puree to your liking.
Enjoy!
By: amydeline on October 19, 2011
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Mmmmmm! I found your blog through Sugar Rush. I think I’m going to put this on my “must try” list for this Thanksgiving! Thanks!
By: Louise V on November 18, 2011
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I found this blog through PINTEREST..someone there posted a picture of it, Came by to see how to make it..wow how easy and sounds good. Will try it maybe this fall. Thanks for sharing it.. : )
By: CAROL on February 25, 2012
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